Coble Quotes

#1. RITA finalist Colleen Coble is the author of several bestselling romantic suspense series, including the Mercy Falls series, the Lonestar

Colleen Coble

#2. Old Filey lies around the Ravine, a glacial gash running down to Coble Landing. This is the fishing Filey of centuries past, with neat little terraced cottages and a cluster of attractive 18th century houses.

David Hewson

#3. She sighed and said, "Why not us? Who knows whether you were given this opportunity for such a time as this?"

-Evelyn Coble, Epoch Dawning

C.H.E. Sadaphal

#4. I photographed Arthur Coble and his sons Milton and Darrel as they did chores, but the vicious winds made it difficult to see and breathe.

Arthur Rothstein

#5. The driver stared too boldly for her taste, so she directed her gaze to her dusty black boots. "Miss?" She jerked her gaze back up to see a man dressed in

Colleen Coble

#6. Finally, I do not believe that we should punish American families who have worked diligently to provide for themselves and want to pass along their success to their children and grandchildren.

Howard Coble

#7. At a time when we have much work to do to address our Nation's critical infrastructure, and, as I said, which is currently in dire need of upgrade and repair, this legislation is also a jobs bill and is obviously a jobs creator.

Howard Coble

#8. We are all the same inside. We have the same heartaches and joys, the same fears and ambitions. Money doesn't change who we are.

Colleen Coble

#9. You talk of being a believer, but you can't seem to trust anyone, not even God. You cling to your wealth as your security and carry the baggage of being unworthy, even though God loves you and has forgiven you. You should have listened a little closer to that sermon in church a couple of weeks back.

Colleen Coble

#10. We don't all have to be in the limelight to be reaching our potential,' Jack said, keeping his voice even. 'There's something to be said for raising a family and being part of my community.

Colleen Coble

#11. I am appreciative of the Bush administration's commitment to fair trade by looking at the facts in this case and ruling affirmatively for the implementation of quotas in this specific category.

Howard Coble

#12. He stood and stepped up behind her. Why not? It's the truth. I like spending time with you. You're strong, beautiful and brave. What more could a man ask for?

Colleen Coble

#13. The Coast Guard has long been known as the armed service that gets more done for less.

Howard Coble

#14. It was fairly obvious to anyone who studied the situation that China was dumping bedroom furniture in the U.S. to the detriment of our American workers and manufacturers to gain market access and share.

Howard Coble

#15. I agree with the President that second-guessing is not a strategy, but at the same time, I want to continue the dialogue that ultimately will lead to bringing all of our troops home.

Howard Coble

#16. Razzmatazz topped with hot fudge, strawberries, rainbow sprinkles, and whipped cream. It looked nasty, but you had to admire a guy secure enough to order sprinkles.

Colleen Coble

#17. Eyes widened, and a tear slid down her cheek. I've never

Colleen Coble

#18. Of the five House Calendars, the Private Calendar is the one to which all Private Bills are referred. Private Bills deal with specific individuals, corporations, institutions, and so forth, as distinguished from public bills which deal with classes only.

Howard Coble

#19. There are always choices in life. People are going to pull you in all directions. Where you end up is a direct result of how wise your decisions are.

Colleen Coble

#20. Lucy was easy to trust. She was all heart.

Colleen Coble

#21. My home State of North Carolina ranks 12th in the United States for increased aging population and, according to a national report, 41st in overall health. According to this same report, individuals aged 50+ are the least healthy.

Howard Coble

#22. Any man who can't appreciate a classic pickup ain't worth his weight in salt.

Colleen Coble

#23. We'll explore it together if you promise me a kiss when we get to the middle." Color stained her cheeks. "A lady never promises any such thing." "I might have to steal one, then." She opened her fan and waved it, but he could see the heat spreading up her face and grinned.

Colleen Coble

#24. I already did. The turnout seemed strong already." "We'll know tonight if he's won." He turned toward the door. "I hope you're right. I'll pick you

Colleen Coble

#25. The butterfly needs the hardship to make it strong enough to fly. The struggle pumps fluid to its wings and gives it the strength to survive. If I were to help it by cutting away the chrysalis, it would die. So all we can do is stand back and observe its own efforts to free itself.

Colleen Coble

#26. Lily Donaldson tiptoed to the front door and winced when it opened with a creak.

Colleen Coble

#27. I am told that the majority of Iraqis wanted Saddam removed from power, but they were unwilling and were incapable of doing the job themselves because they feared Saddam and knew the pain and torture he was capable of inflicting upon them.

Howard Coble

#28. The closer Iraq approaches freedom and democracy, the more impediments and barriers the terrorists will erect.

Howard Coble

#29. Struggle and pain aren't something to fear. We will all face trials while here on earth. What matters is how we're dealing with the challenges that come our way. Do we let them mold us into stronger, better people, or do we grouse and complain about our lot in life?

Colleen Coble

#30. The good news is that even minimal activity can significantly extend life.

Howard Coble

#31. I think in the wake of Katrina, the Coast Guard may well have been the only entity or agency that came out of that exercise free of fault and free of blame.

Howard Coble

#32. When you love someone, you expect them to love you back the same way - with a singleness of heart.

Colleen Coble

#33. There is no subterfuge in you, Miss Adeline. Why is that?" Color came and went in her cheeks. "Everyone has layers. Even me." He leaned closer as his son neared and allowed a curl to wrap his finger. "I look forward to peeling back those layers.

Colleen Coble

#34. One thing I've learned from you and Bree is that every day is a gift. What we do with it is our choice.

Colleen Coble

#35. Be able to go into his arms at the close of the day.

Colleen Coble

#36. I fear that CAFTA will accelerate the demise of these domestic textile jobs.

Howard Coble

#37. Eliminating the Death Tax will continue to restore consumer confidence, spur capital investment, and create new jobs which are critical components of economic growth, particularly within the small business community.

Howard Coble

#38. After 20 years in Congress, I still believe that smaller government and lower taxes are the most effective economic policies.

Howard Coble

#39. He released her with obvious reluctance and shoved open his door, then came around to open her door. His chivalry brought an even broader smile. "Bet this doesn't last long", she teased. He took her hand. "You keep waiting for me to open it, and I will keep coming around.

Colleen Coble

#40. There is more to a soul than what others see

Colleen Coble

#41. Currently, most States do not recognize within their borders concealed carry permits issued in other States.

Howard Coble

#42. Men were as plentiful as salmon, but a best friend was a freshwater pearl.

Colleen Coble

#43. Christy Barritt's novel, Hazardous Duty, is a delightful read from beginning to end. The story's fresh, engaging heroine with an unusual occupation hooked me, and I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend Hazardous Duty.

Colleen Coble

#44. Being a Christian doesn't mean trouble never comes our way, Zach. It just means God is here, and He gives us the grace to get through the heartache.

Colleen Coble

#45. I was heartened to hear the President say that as we make progress on the ground, and Iraqi forces increasingly take the lead, we should be able to further decrease our troop levels.

Howard Coble

#46. I am looking forward to a series of productive meetings in both Austria and Estonia, particularly what role organized crime plays in the Baltic drug trade.

Howard Coble

#47. Everything about him. There were tiny new lines at the

Colleen Coble

#48. As I have been saying for more than a year now, turning this vital mission over to the Iraqi people as soon as possible should remain a topic of debate for Congress while relying on our military commanders to set up the timetable.

Howard Coble

#49. Integrity has rewards that are more valuable than how many days we spend on earth.

Colleen Coble

#50. I'd trusted in my own strength about so many things. I realized God delights in using the weak and fearful.

Colleen Coble

#51. There is never any certainty of the unseen. We hope. That's what we do as Christians, and that's what I do with unicorns. Maybe like C. S. Lewis's jewel, that glimpse of a unicorn I sometimes see is a glimpse of Jesus.

Colleen Coble

#52. Margaret is the most beautiful woman I've laid eyes on. The men in this county must be crazy not to see that.

Colleen Coble

#53. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.' When we're delighting in him, our desires come in line with his, not his with what we want.

Colleen Coble

#54. Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. - Isaiah 40:28

Colleen Coble

#55. Thank you, Lord, for never turning me away. For never getting scared, for never lashing out when I hurt you, for always being there with arms wide open, ready to take me back.

Colleen Coble

#56. One unfortunate circumstance can change our lives for the worst, and all it takes is an act of kindness to turn it around the other way.

Colleen Coble

#57. None of us is fit to do anything. It's only with the Lord's help we get by.

Colleen Coble

#58. The Bible says a man's heart is desperately wicked, and who can know it? We're all capable of more evil than we realize.

Colleen Coble

#59. An indictment is not a conviction.

Howard Coble

#60. God was in the business of bringing blessings out of unexpected circumstances, but Lucy didn't want this twist to her life. ... but didn't God ask the seemingly impossible at times?

Colleen Coble

#61. Tonight, I concurred with President Bush when he stated that the decisions on future involvement of U.S. troops in Iraq should be left to the Pentagon and not politicians in Washington.

Howard Coble

#62. When the government is handed over to the Iraqi Council on 30 June, many have declared, oh, the Americans must never leave because civil unrest may erupt. Well, I agree, we cannot abruptly depart, but Iraq needs to step up to the plate on 30 June.

Howard Coble

#63. I look forward to working with our leadership team to advance the causes of smaller government, lower taxes, eliminating terrorism, and providing affordable health care, among other issues.

Howard Coble